The Big Muff Pi (π), often known simply as the Big Muff, is a fuzzbox produced in New York City by the Electro-Harmonix company, along with their Russian sister company Sovtek, primarily for use with the electric guitar. It is used by bassists as well due to the Big Muff's low end frequency response.
History
The following is a direct quote from Mike Matthews, Electro-Harmonix founder and president:
An earlier Electro-Harmonix pedal, the Axis Fuzz, was also manufactured for the Guild guitar company as the Foxey Lady and used a similar chassis as the early Big Muffs, but had a simpler two-transistor circuit. With the introduction of the Big Muff the Axis was discontinued and the Foxey Lady pedal became a rebranded Big Muff. It was available at least until the mid-1970s.
The Big Muff Pi was the first overwhelming success for Electro-Harmonix's line of pedals. Due to its reliability, its low price and its distinctive sound, the Big Muff sold consistently through the 1970s and was found in innumerable guitarists' pedal collections. For example, David Gilmour and Carlos Santana (although Santana owned one it is reported he did not use it) were some of first famous users of the pedal. David Gilmour famously used the Big Muff on the Pink Floyd albums Animals and The Wall and most recently on his 2006 On An Island tour. Other artists who used the Big Muff during the 1970s include Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Frank Zappa (Though Zappa had it modified to produce a very non-typical Big Muff distortion), and Ronnie Montrose.
Even after the Electro-Harmonix company was forced out of business in 1982, the pedal remained in such demand that clones of the Big Muff were made by both competing corporations and independent pedal builders, and demand for "vintage Big Muffs" rose. Unsurprisingly, when Matthews restarted Electro-Harmonix in the 1990s, the Big Muff was one of the first pedals he reintroduced to the market.
Today I'm comparing the new Electro-Harmonix Big Muff reissues to the original units. We get to hear them side by side and find out if these are the real deal or just blowing smoke. In the comments let me know what your favorite recordings are where Big Muffs are used, your favorite artists that use them, and your favorite Big Muff reissue!
https://www.thejhsshow.com/
https://www.patreon.com/thejhsshow
https://www.jhspedals.info/
Demos of JHS Pedals Big Muff Mods:
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwX2S-lCAsY
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me3EvKAB-5Y
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod: https://www.yo...
published: 16 May 2019
5 EHX Nano Big Muff Pedals (Nano, Triangle, Green Russian, OpAmp, Nano Bass Big Muff)
A thorough comparison of the five Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer effects currently available in 'nano' format.
Nano Big Muff Pi (NYC reissue - 2013)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-big-muff-pi
Triangle Big Muff Pi (1960s V1 eissue - 2018)
https://www.ehx.com/products/triangle-big-muff-pi
Green Russian Big Muff Pi (1990s Green Russian/Civil War/Tall Font Sovtek Reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/green-russian-big-muff
Op-Amp Big Muff Pi (1970s V4/V5 reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/op-amp-big-muff-pi
Nano Bass Big Muff Pi (2008 Bass Big Muff reissue - 2014)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-bass-big-muff-pi
Gear:
Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster (both pickups)
EHX 720 Looper
Boss Katana 50w amp (Clean channel)
mic'd with a Sennheiser e609
...
published: 19 Feb 2019
Billy Corgan's First Look at the Op Amp Big Muff from Electro-Harmonix | Reverb Interview
Shop the Op Amp Big Muff Reissue: https://bit.ly/3vZCeaD
Shop vintage Op Amp Big Muffs: https://bit.ly/3tDu869
Read Reverb's Big Muff Buying Guide: https://bit.ly/3w9DEjh
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reflects on his first experience with the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, and how he used the legendary fuzz to shape the sound of the Pumpkin's famed Siamese Dream. Today, he's discussing the much-anticipated release of the EHX Op Amp Big Muff.
published: 11 Dec 2017
J Mascis on His Signature EHX Ram's Head Big Muff
Legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis has defined his sound with the help of an EHX Big Muff pedal since he started playing guitar. Now, EHX has released a new signature Ram's Head Big Muff π, featuring the classic sound we love in a chassis designed to match J's aesthetic. Find the new Ram's Head Big Muff π on Reverb now: https://bit.ly/3w789ss
published: 16 Aug 2022
Electro Harmonix Big Muff Fuzz Demo
When it comes to effects pedals, it doesn't get more classic than an Electro Harmonix Big Muff. Dating back to the late '60s players have embraced the Muff's fuzzy goodness through countless variations on the original design. Billy Corgan, J Mascis and Cliff Burton are just some of the players who have built their sound around the power of the Muff.
Compare Prices on New and Used Electro-Harmonix Pedals at https://goo.gl/093h4k
published: 20 Mar 2014
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Fuzz Pedal Comparison
Join Don Carr as he compares and contrasts four different versions of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff fuzz pedals. For this demo, Don uses the EHX Canyon delay/looper pedal to loop riffs through each Big Muff to make the comparison as objective as possible.
The Triangle Big Muff Reissued pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TriangleBM--electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissued-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Op-amp Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OpAmpBigMuff--electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Green Russian Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RussianBi...
Today I'm comparing the new Electro-Harmonix Big Muff reissues to the original units. We get to hear them side by side and find out if these are the real deal o...
Today I'm comparing the new Electro-Harmonix Big Muff reissues to the original units. We get to hear them side by side and find out if these are the real deal or just blowing smoke. In the comments let me know what your favorite recordings are where Big Muffs are used, your favorite artists that use them, and your favorite Big Muff reissue!
https://www.thejhsshow.com/
https://www.patreon.com/thejhsshow
https://www.jhspedals.info/
Demos of JHS Pedals Big Muff Mods:
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwX2S-lCAsY
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me3EvKAB-5Y
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skSbKsFesFk
Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAdRH8W8X-0
Josh's T-Shirt is from https://threadandspoke.com/
Use the code JHS20 to get 20% off your order!
Check out the gear in this and past episodes here: https://reverb.com/c/jhs-pedal-picks?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
Guitar Josh plays in this episode:
Revelator SuperTone
Gear in this video:
0:35 Teisco Delay
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-delay?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
0:35 Teisco Fuzz
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-fuzz?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
0:35 Teisco Boost
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-boost?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
2:04 JHS Pedals Switchback
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-switchback-advanced-loop-switcher/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
2:14 JHS Pedals Red Remote
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-red-remote-switch/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:12 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-pi-2018/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:14 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V1 Triangle
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-v1-triangle?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:34 Guild Foxey Lady
https://reverb.com/p/guild-foxey-lady-fuzz?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
5:52 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-reissue-2017?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
5:56 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V4/V5 Op-Amp
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-v4-op-amp/used?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
7:30 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-green-russian-big-muff-reissue?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
7:31 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V7 Green Russian
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-sovtek-big-muff-pi-1990s-green?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
9:17 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-nano-big-muff-pi?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
9:20 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff NYC
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissue-with-illuminati-mod-2018/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-green-russian-big-muff-reissue-with-moscow-mod/used?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod
https://reverb.com/item/12582186-jhs-electro-harmonix-nano-muff-moonpi-mod?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiI3MDk0ZjYzYy03NWY3LTRmMmUtYWM3NC1hYmIwN2RmYTQwMDYiLCJpYXQiOjE1OTYxMzk4MTUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiZTM2ZWVmNmYtNzQxNi00OTY2LWI1NWMtMDA1MGM3NWQwN2UyIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiOWE1NzU1MzctOTI4Yy00ZWM1LWI0NjMtNmUzM2VhODkwYTk4IiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjEyNTgyMTg2Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.StRmd9CpXzZiQy16MMa56961Jp1SFrDb4SPmYClduvw?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
Record Time:
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
https://amzn.to/2XdIqNw
Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:
https://amzn.to/34CRXjr
#jhs #thejhsshow #bigmuffpedal
Today I'm comparing the new Electro-Harmonix Big Muff reissues to the original units. We get to hear them side by side and find out if these are the real deal or just blowing smoke. In the comments let me know what your favorite recordings are where Big Muffs are used, your favorite artists that use them, and your favorite Big Muff reissue!
https://www.thejhsshow.com/
https://www.patreon.com/thejhsshow
https://www.jhspedals.info/
Demos of JHS Pedals Big Muff Mods:
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwX2S-lCAsY
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me3EvKAB-5Y
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skSbKsFesFk
Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAdRH8W8X-0
Josh's T-Shirt is from https://threadandspoke.com/
Use the code JHS20 to get 20% off your order!
Check out the gear in this and past episodes here: https://reverb.com/c/jhs-pedal-picks?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
Guitar Josh plays in this episode:
Revelator SuperTone
Gear in this video:
0:35 Teisco Delay
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-delay?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
0:35 Teisco Fuzz
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-fuzz?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
0:35 Teisco Boost
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-boost?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
2:04 JHS Pedals Switchback
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-switchback-advanced-loop-switcher/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
2:14 JHS Pedals Red Remote
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-red-remote-switch/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:12 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-pi-2018/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:14 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V1 Triangle
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-v1-triangle?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:34 Guild Foxey Lady
https://reverb.com/p/guild-foxey-lady-fuzz?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
5:52 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-reissue-2017?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
5:56 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V4/V5 Op-Amp
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-v4-op-amp/used?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
7:30 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-green-russian-big-muff-reissue?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
7:31 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V7 Green Russian
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-sovtek-big-muff-pi-1990s-green?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
9:17 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-nano-big-muff-pi?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
9:20 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff NYC
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissue-with-illuminati-mod-2018/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-green-russian-big-muff-reissue-with-moscow-mod/used?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod
https://reverb.com/item/12582186-jhs-electro-harmonix-nano-muff-moonpi-mod?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiI3MDk0ZjYzYy03NWY3LTRmMmUtYWM3NC1hYmIwN2RmYTQwMDYiLCJpYXQiOjE1OTYxMzk4MTUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiZTM2ZWVmNmYtNzQxNi00OTY2LWI1NWMtMDA1MGM3NWQwN2UyIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiOWE1NzU1MzctOTI4Yy00ZWM1LWI0NjMtNmUzM2VhODkwYTk4IiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjEyNTgyMTg2Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.StRmd9CpXzZiQy16MMa56961Jp1SFrDb4SPmYClduvw?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
Record Time:
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
https://amzn.to/2XdIqNw
Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:
https://amzn.to/34CRXjr
#jhs #thejhsshow #bigmuffpedal
A thorough comparison of the five Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer effects currently available in 'nano' format.
Nano Big Muff Pi (NYC reissue...
A thorough comparison of the five Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer effects currently available in 'nano' format.
Nano Big Muff Pi (NYC reissue - 2013)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-big-muff-pi
Triangle Big Muff Pi (1960s V1 eissue - 2018)
https://www.ehx.com/products/triangle-big-muff-pi
Green Russian Big Muff Pi (1990s Green Russian/Civil War/Tall Font Sovtek Reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/green-russian-big-muff
Op-Amp Big Muff Pi (1970s V4/V5 reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/op-amp-big-muff-pi
Nano Bass Big Muff Pi (2008 Bass Big Muff reissue - 2014)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-bass-big-muff-pi
Gear:
Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster (both pickups)
EHX 720 Looper
Boss Katana 50w amp (Clean channel)
mic'd with a Sennheiser e609
into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Recorded in GarageBand, edited in Final Cut Pro X
A thorough comparison of the five Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer effects currently available in 'nano' format.
Nano Big Muff Pi (NYC reissue - 2013)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-big-muff-pi
Triangle Big Muff Pi (1960s V1 eissue - 2018)
https://www.ehx.com/products/triangle-big-muff-pi
Green Russian Big Muff Pi (1990s Green Russian/Civil War/Tall Font Sovtek Reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/green-russian-big-muff
Op-Amp Big Muff Pi (1970s V4/V5 reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/op-amp-big-muff-pi
Nano Bass Big Muff Pi (2008 Bass Big Muff reissue - 2014)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-bass-big-muff-pi
Gear:
Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster (both pickups)
EHX 720 Looper
Boss Katana 50w amp (Clean channel)
mic'd with a Sennheiser e609
into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Recorded in GarageBand, edited in Final Cut Pro X
Shop the Op Amp Big Muff Reissue: https://bit.ly/3vZCeaD
Shop vintage Op Amp Big Muffs: https://bit.ly/3tDu869
Read Reverb's Big Muff Buying Guide: https://bit....
Shop the Op Amp Big Muff Reissue: https://bit.ly/3vZCeaD
Shop vintage Op Amp Big Muffs: https://bit.ly/3tDu869
Read Reverb's Big Muff Buying Guide: https://bit.ly/3w9DEjh
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reflects on his first experience with the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, and how he used the legendary fuzz to shape the sound of the Pumpkin's famed Siamese Dream. Today, he's discussing the much-anticipated release of the EHX Op Amp Big Muff.
Shop the Op Amp Big Muff Reissue: https://bit.ly/3vZCeaD
Shop vintage Op Amp Big Muffs: https://bit.ly/3tDu869
Read Reverb's Big Muff Buying Guide: https://bit.ly/3w9DEjh
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reflects on his first experience with the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, and how he used the legendary fuzz to shape the sound of the Pumpkin's famed Siamese Dream. Today, he's discussing the much-anticipated release of the EHX Op Amp Big Muff.
Legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis has defined his sound with the help of an EHX Big Muff pedal since he started playing guitar. Now, EHX has released a ...
Legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis has defined his sound with the help of an EHX Big Muff pedal since he started playing guitar. Now, EHX has released a new signature Ram's Head Big Muff π, featuring the classic sound we love in a chassis designed to match J's aesthetic. Find the new Ram's Head Big Muff π on Reverb now: https://bit.ly/3w789ss
Legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis has defined his sound with the help of an EHX Big Muff pedal since he started playing guitar. Now, EHX has released a new signature Ram's Head Big Muff π, featuring the classic sound we love in a chassis designed to match J's aesthetic. Find the new Ram's Head Big Muff π on Reverb now: https://bit.ly/3w789ss
When it comes to effects pedals, it doesn't get more classic than an Electro Harmonix Big Muff. Dating back to the late '60s players have embraced the Muff's fu...
When it comes to effects pedals, it doesn't get more classic than an Electro Harmonix Big Muff. Dating back to the late '60s players have embraced the Muff's fuzzy goodness through countless variations on the original design. Billy Corgan, J Mascis and Cliff Burton are just some of the players who have built their sound around the power of the Muff.
Compare Prices on New and Used Electro-Harmonix Pedals at https://goo.gl/093h4k
When it comes to effects pedals, it doesn't get more classic than an Electro Harmonix Big Muff. Dating back to the late '60s players have embraced the Muff's fuzzy goodness through countless variations on the original design. Billy Corgan, J Mascis and Cliff Burton are just some of the players who have built their sound around the power of the Muff.
Compare Prices on New and Used Electro-Harmonix Pedals at https://goo.gl/093h4k
Join Don Carr as he compares and contrasts four different versions of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff fuzz pedals. For this demo, Don uses the EHX Canyon delay/lo...
Join Don Carr as he compares and contrasts four different versions of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff fuzz pedals. For this demo, Don uses the EHX Canyon delay/looper pedal to loop riffs through each Big Muff to make the comparison as objective as possible.
The Triangle Big Muff Reissued pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TriangleBM--electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissued-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Op-amp Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OpAmpBigMuff--electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Green Russian Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RussianBigMuff--electro-harmonix-green-russian-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Nano Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NanoBigMuff--electro-harmonix-nano-big-muff-pi-distortion-fuzz-overdrive-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
1:52 - loop #1 unaffected
1:56 - loop #1 Triangle
2:00 - loop #1 Russian
2:05 - loop #1 Op Amp
2:09 - loop #1 Nano
2:13 - loop #2 Triangle
2:56 - loop #2 Russian
3:39 - loop #2 Op Amp
4:23 - loop #2 Nano
4:58 - loop #3 Triangle
5:09 - loop #3 Russian
5:21 - loop #3 Op Amp
5:32 - loop #3 Nano
The Zoom F8N Multitrack Field Recorder was used to record the audio in this video, and can be purchased here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/F8N--zoom-f8n-multitrack-field-recorder/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
#Sweetwater #Electroharmonix #EHX
Join Don Carr as he compares and contrasts four different versions of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff fuzz pedals. For this demo, Don uses the EHX Canyon delay/looper pedal to loop riffs through each Big Muff to make the comparison as objective as possible.
The Triangle Big Muff Reissued pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TriangleBM--electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissued-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Op-amp Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OpAmpBigMuff--electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Green Russian Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RussianBigMuff--electro-harmonix-green-russian-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Nano Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NanoBigMuff--electro-harmonix-nano-big-muff-pi-distortion-fuzz-overdrive-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
1:52 - loop #1 unaffected
1:56 - loop #1 Triangle
2:00 - loop #1 Russian
2:05 - loop #1 Op Amp
2:09 - loop #1 Nano
2:13 - loop #2 Triangle
2:56 - loop #2 Russian
3:39 - loop #2 Op Amp
4:23 - loop #2 Nano
4:58 - loop #3 Triangle
5:09 - loop #3 Russian
5:21 - loop #3 Op Amp
5:32 - loop #3 Nano
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Today I'm comparing the new Electro-Harmonix Big Muff reissues to the original units. We get to hear them side by side and find out if these are the real deal or just blowing smoke. In the comments let me know what your favorite recordings are where Big Muffs are used, your favorite artists that use them, and your favorite Big Muff reissue!
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Demos of JHS Pedals Big Muff Mods:
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwX2S-lCAsY
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me3EvKAB-5Y
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skSbKsFesFk
Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAdRH8W8X-0
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Use the code JHS20 to get 20% off your order!
Check out the gear in this and past episodes here: https://reverb.com/c/jhs-pedal-picks?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
Guitar Josh plays in this episode:
Revelator SuperTone
Gear in this video:
0:35 Teisco Delay
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-delay?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
0:35 Teisco Fuzz
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-fuzz?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
0:35 Teisco Boost
https://reverb.com/p/teisco-boost?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
2:04 JHS Pedals Switchback
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-switchback-advanced-loop-switcher/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
2:14 JHS Pedals Red Remote
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-red-remote-switch/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:12 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-pi-2018/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:14 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V1 Triangle
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-v1-triangle?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
3:34 Guild Foxey Lady
https://reverb.com/p/guild-foxey-lady-fuzz?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
5:52 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-reissue-2017?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
5:56 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V4/V5 Op-Amp
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi-v4-op-amp/used?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
7:30 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-green-russian-big-muff-reissue?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
7:31 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff V7 Green Russian
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-sovtek-big-muff-pi-1990s-green?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
9:17 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-nano-big-muff-pi?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
9:20 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff NYC
https://reverb.com/p/electro-harmonix-big-muff-pi/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Op-Amp Reissue with JHS Pedals Pumpkin Patch Mod
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Triangle Reissue with JHS Pedals Illuminati Mod
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissue-with-illuminati-mod-2018/new?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Green Russian Reissue with JHS Pedals Moscow Mod
https://reverb.com/p/jhs-green-russian-big-muff-reissue-with-moscow-mod/used?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
10:38 Electro-Harmonix Nano Big Muff with JHS Pedals MoonPi Mod
https://reverb.com/item/12582186-jhs-electro-harmonix-nano-muff-moonpi-mod?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiI3MDk0ZjYzYy03NWY3LTRmMmUtYWM3NC1hYmIwN2RmYTQwMDYiLCJpYXQiOjE1OTYxMzk4MTUsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiZTM2ZWVmNmYtNzQxNi00OTY2LWI1NWMtMDA1MGM3NWQwN2UyIiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiOWE1NzU1MzctOTI4Yy00ZWM1LWI0NjMtNmUzM2VhODkwYTk4IiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjEyNTgyMTg2Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.StRmd9CpXzZiQy16MMa56961Jp1SFrDb4SPmYClduvw?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=JoshuaScott
Record Time:
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
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Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:
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A thorough comparison of the five Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer effects currently available in 'nano' format.
Nano Big Muff Pi (NYC reissue - 2013)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-big-muff-pi
Triangle Big Muff Pi (1960s V1 eissue - 2018)
https://www.ehx.com/products/triangle-big-muff-pi
Green Russian Big Muff Pi (1990s Green Russian/Civil War/Tall Font Sovtek Reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/green-russian-big-muff
Op-Amp Big Muff Pi (1970s V4/V5 reissue - 2017)
https://www.ehx.com/products/op-amp-big-muff-pi
Nano Bass Big Muff Pi (2008 Bass Big Muff reissue - 2014)
https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-bass-big-muff-pi
Gear:
Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster (both pickups)
EHX 720 Looper
Boss Katana 50w amp (Clean channel)
mic'd with a Sennheiser e609
into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Recorded in GarageBand, edited in Final Cut Pro X
Shop the Op Amp Big Muff Reissue: https://bit.ly/3vZCeaD
Shop vintage Op Amp Big Muffs: https://bit.ly/3tDu869
Read Reverb's Big Muff Buying Guide: https://bit.ly/3w9DEjh
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reflects on his first experience with the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, and how he used the legendary fuzz to shape the sound of the Pumpkin's famed Siamese Dream. Today, he's discussing the much-anticipated release of the EHX Op Amp Big Muff.
Legendary Dinosaur Jr. guitarist J Mascis has defined his sound with the help of an EHX Big Muff pedal since he started playing guitar. Now, EHX has released a new signature Ram's Head Big Muff π, featuring the classic sound we love in a chassis designed to match J's aesthetic. Find the new Ram's Head Big Muff π on Reverb now: https://bit.ly/3w789ss
When it comes to effects pedals, it doesn't get more classic than an Electro Harmonix Big Muff. Dating back to the late '60s players have embraced the Muff's fuzzy goodness through countless variations on the original design. Billy Corgan, J Mascis and Cliff Burton are just some of the players who have built their sound around the power of the Muff.
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Join Don Carr as he compares and contrasts four different versions of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff fuzz pedals. For this demo, Don uses the EHX Canyon delay/looper pedal to loop riffs through each Big Muff to make the comparison as objective as possible.
The Triangle Big Muff Reissued pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TriangleBM--electro-harmonix-triangle-big-muff-reissued-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Op-amp Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OpAmpBigMuff--electro-harmonix-op-amp-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Green Russian Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/RussianBigMuff--electro-harmonix-green-russian-big-muff-pi-fuzz-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
You can purchase the Nano Big Muff Pi pedal here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NanoBigMuff--electro-harmonix-nano-big-muff-pi-distortion-fuzz-overdrive-pedal/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
1:52 - loop #1 unaffected
1:56 - loop #1 Triangle
2:00 - loop #1 Russian
2:05 - loop #1 Op Amp
2:09 - loop #1 Nano
2:13 - loop #2 Triangle
2:56 - loop #2 Russian
3:39 - loop #2 Op Amp
4:23 - loop #2 Nano
4:58 - loop #3 Triangle
5:09 - loop #3 Russian
5:21 - loop #3 Op Amp
5:32 - loop #3 Nano
The Zoom F8N Multitrack Field Recorder was used to record the audio in this video, and can be purchased here: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/F8N--zoom-f8n-multitrack-field-recorder/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=JUChwzzO71s
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The Big Muff Pi (π), often known simply as the Big Muff, is a fuzzbox produced in New York City by the Electro-Harmonix company, along with their Russian sister company Sovtek, primarily for use with the electric guitar. It is used by bassists as well due to the Big Muff's low end frequency response.
History
The following is a direct quote from Mike Matthews, Electro-Harmonix founder and president:
An earlier Electro-Harmonix pedal, the Axis Fuzz, was also manufactured for the Guild guitar company as the Foxey Lady and used a similar chassis as the early Big Muffs, but had a simpler two-transistor circuit. With the introduction of the Big Muff the Axis was discontinued and the Foxey Lady pedal became a rebranded Big Muff. It was available at least until the mid-1970s.
The Big Muff Pi was the first overwhelming success for Electro-Harmonix's line of pedals. Due to its reliability, its low price and its distinctive sound, the Big Muff sold consistently through the 1970s and was found in innumerable guitarists' pedal collections. For example, David Gilmour and Carlos Santana (although Santana owned one it is reported he did not use it) were some of first famous users of the pedal. David Gilmour famously used the Big Muff on the Pink Floyd albums Animals and The Wall and most recently on his 2006 On An Island tour. Other artists who used the Big Muff during the 1970s include Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Frank Zappa (Though Zappa had it modified to produce a very non-typical Big Muff distortion), and Ronnie Montrose.
Even after the Electro-Harmonix company was forced out of business in 1982, the pedal remained in such demand that clones of the Big Muff were made by both competing corporations and independent pedal builders, and demand for "vintage Big Muffs" rose. Unsurprisingly, when Matthews restarted Electro-Harmonix in the 1990s, the Big Muff was one of the first pedals he reintroduced to the market.
Well the man upstairs always lends an ear To the man downstairs, even though he doesn't care The man up the spiral staircase would love to sympathise With the man downstairs and the same old phrase. Big Muff, can't you see I've had enough? God knows you're trying to kill me. Big Muff, Get away with your powder puff Lord knows you're killing me. It's like an allergy with no apology It saps my energy,and denies my integrity Big Muff, get away with your powder puff Lord knows you're killing me Good Lord knows you're stifling me God, Lord knows you're trying to kill me. Well the man upstairs has learned it from his wife But the man downstairs has got trouble in his life The man upstairs don't notice what is wrong Every time he sees his neighbour singing that same old song. Big Muff, get away with your powder puff Lord knows you're trying to kill me Big Muff, get away with your terrible stuff God knows you're killing me. This thing is dangerous I tell you it's serious No need to be envious It's bigger than both of us. Big Muff, can't you see that I had enough Lord knows you're trying to kill me. Well, the man downstairs has moved away for good Like the man upstairs always knew he would The man downstairs has moved and gone away And a girl upstairs every night can hear him say. Big Muff, get away with your powder puff Lord knows you're killing me Big Muff, can't you see I've had enough God knows you're stifling me. It's like an allergy With no apology It saps my energy Most cantemperaneously. Big Muff, can't you see that I've had enough God knows you're stifling me God knows you're stifling me
It feels like a long time since Jack White shook up the world of guitar with little more than a Big> Muff, a DigiTech Whammy and a generational amount of guitar talent.
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